The most important business event in Amsterdam, the IBC (International Broadcast Conference) is approaching fast and the city is already getting ready for this exciting time. The conference will be held from 10^th to 14^th of September 2009 and the exhibition from 11^th to 15^th September 2009, both at the RAI Centre.

The IBC is the main European appointment for international companies of all sizes that specialize in the communication industry as well as for all those visitors who wish to take advantage of the great concentration of knowledge, training sessions and the networking opportunities created by this event.

Apartments are in great demand as an alternative corporate accommodation solution to hotels. More and more business travelers look for the comfort of spacious fully equipped charming apartments as opposed to the impersonal feel of a hotel room. Some of these short-stay apartments in Amsterdam are ideal for business travelers who wish to live an intense exhibition experience during the day while enjoying some rest and relaxation in the evening or even have a chance to do some sightseeing in Amsterdam.

Some companies though have a more pragmatic approach to the conference and prefer accommodating their staff members in one location. They usually choose to stay in serviced apartment buildings like the Delastage Apartments, which feature a more contemporary design and can allocate multiple units.

We’ve recently found some great short stay rental apartments in central Madrid. The location cannot be beaten, with both apartment buildings located in Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor respectively, both just around the corner from each other. Apart from the great location, these apartments are fully refurbished, with all mod cons and stylish furniture. Also these are great for groups, as each building contains several apartments next to each other.

Puerta del Sol

This is a stylish building in Madrid, just 3 minutes walk from Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor, just 250 metres away. Enjoy queensize rooms, 2 bathrooms per apartment, designer decoration and all the modern facilities & Free WI-Fi… More info

Plaza Mayor Madrid Apartment

These amazing Plaza Mayor short stay apartments in Madrid are right inside the historic Plaza Mayor. Enjoy our stunning, designer 1 and 2 room apartments with balconies overlooking the Plaza, spacious living, fully equipped kitchens and WIFI if you need it! More info

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This is the style of Rome apartment we love.  Classic styling, frescoes and elegance.  The Rondanini apartment is a new addition to our collection, we are sure you will love it.  From the interior elegance to the location in the antique forum area, you will be breathing Rome direct from antiquity.

Rondanini Apartment Rome

This wonderful apartment has a large entrance, a large living room with two windows overlooking the quiet, small Piazza Rondanini, with a comfortable sofa bed for two, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette. One bedroom and an exclusive marble refined bathroom with shower.  More info

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ShortStay has recently added some new apartments to the Venice destination.  Ranging from Tourist to Style class, these new apartments are professionally managed in-situ and decorated in true Venetian fashion.

Nonsolo

Nonsolo is an elegant and typically Venetian apartment with charming atmosphere, located in a dynamic central area but at the same time in the hustle of the city … More info

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For Business Execs looking to find comfort, service and privacy in Rotterdam, we have found the perfect solution.  The SSA Skyloft Collection lists a group of apartment types housed in the same modern building in the very centre of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam SkyLofts

About the Building

The apartment tower is on Wijnhaven and consists of 27 floors of luxury furnished serviced apartments reaching 88 meters in the Rotterdam skies. It has a beautifully designed entrance hall with granite floor and wood-paneled walls. There is also a video intercom here that provides contact between you and your visitors. The lobby has a doorman who serves as your contact for a wide variety of services.

The building boasts 45 apartments varying from three bedroom apartments to one bedroom sky-lofts and two bedroom penthouse apartments with huge roof decks and amazing views of Rotterdam, the river Meuse (Maas) and the famous Rotterdam ports.

On the lower two floor there is a professionally equipped gym and cafe-restaurant. This means you can easily enjoy a work out during a busy week and even enjoy fine dining within easy reach. The building has a high security private parking in the basement that provides one or two parking spots. For most outings in Rotterdam you will not need a car as Rotterdam has an excellent public transport system that is quickly accessed from this beautiful tower.

Click here for more information on the apartments in Rotterdam

For those of you with a particular taste in funky interior decor, we have found the perfect rental apartment for you!  This Funky Spui Style apartment is perfect for enjoying Amsterdam at its best. Check out the funky purple underlit bath, the crazy retro wallpaper and floating fish motif in the bathroom and spaced-out view of the Horsehead Nebular right above the tub!

The rest of the apartment is more soberly decorated with brick finish, and including all the mod-cons, including an espresso machine and personal office space.

This apartment is probably one of the funkiest we have found yet in Amsterdam and all our regards must go to the interior designer of the bathroom.  We love it!

Spui Style

In this newly renovated design apartment, based in a typical souterrain of a luxury canal house, you will find contemporary Dutch aesthetic with modern oriental accents. This is the perfect one-bedroom apartment both for business and leisure travelers who seek avant-garde style, comfort and privacy in the very heart of Amsterdam.

Take a closer look at this fantastic short stay apartment here.

We’ve recently added these stylish apartments, full of character, to our Rome Collection.   Located in and around Rome’s main shopping street and the Spanish steps, these city-break apartments are ideal for exploring the centre of Rome in style.

Condotti Apartment

The Condotti city-break apartment is located in the very heart of the most famous high-fashion street in Rome and the beautiful historical sites like the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon. This apartment is a special retreat for a very special holiday in Rome… More info

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Amsterdam still shows the architectural grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age in the XVII century, when the flourishing of trade, arts and sciences remodeled the urban planning, new canals that were being dug to expand the city and the richest merchants, and generally the patricians, had their beautiful canal houses built alongside the canals as a display of their social status. On the keisersgracht’s canal (literally Canal of the Lords) some of the most representative canal houses of the time can still be admired in all their splendour.

Their ornamented stone façades are very impressive; however the most prominent features of a canal house front are its entrance, the piano nobile and the distinctive decorative elements like the gables. A few steps above street level, with pillars on each side, opens an imposing door. The main parlour faces the canal side offering great canal views from its impressive, large windows.

The Keisersgracht Bel-etage apartment is a beautiful example of the splendour of the time.

For more information and reservations please visit ShortStayApartment.com’s Amsterdam page.

ShortStayApartment.com has just added two stylish city loft apartments in our new destination Rotterdam.  With a central location just offside the harbour and clean and modern decor, these apartments are perfect for the city break guest or business traveller who are looking for comfort and privacy.

Coccoon

The Cocoon city-break apartment in Rotterdam is a very comfortable and luxurious accommodation offering you a welcoming stay in the middle of the city center… More info